As Time Goes By [Paperback]

Annie Groves (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2008

When Sam Grey joined the ATS, she wanted to find adventure, not end up doing office work in Liverpool. Sam wants to show that she is as brave as any man, and when she doesn't get the chance, her lively nature leads her into confrontation with her authoritarian boss. Sparks also fly when she encounters Johnny, whose heroic work in bomb disposal makes him very attractive to many women—but Sam is determined not to fall for his charm. Meanwhile, Sally wants nothing more than to protect her small children while her husband is a prisoner of war. She works hard to stave off poverty, doing shifts in a factory and singing at the Grafton ballroom. But help is at hand, from a most unlikely source.

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Praise for Annie Groves: 'An engrossing story' My Weekly 'A stirring and heartrending family saga!Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story' Liverpool Daily Post 'Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure -- a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!' Take a Break 'Written from the heart' My Weekly 'Exceptionally good within this area, well written and beautifully developed characters' Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller

About the Author

Annie Groves has written more than 130 books and sold more than 67 million copies. Her previous novels include Goodnight Sweetheart, Hettie of Hope Street, and Some Sunny Day.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 000720969X
• ISBN-13: 978-0007209699
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,483,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable WWII home front book, December 8, 2009

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I enjoyed this romantic WWII home front book which tells the story of two different girls: a tomboy with a big heart but not a lot of experience in love or confidence in herself, and a mother of two little boys who is struggling to get by financially and keep her head above water. Both women fall in love and have to overcome their fears to find love and happiness, even if this happiness may be short during the dangerous war years. I liked the book, and found that it was easy to fit in reading a chapter or two here or there and then pick it up again later. Some places, it was a bit predictable but enjoyable none the less.